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Recycling Conferences & Events updates from North America
City of Mission Announced Substantial Reduction in Curbside Recycling Contamination
City of Mission Announced Substantial Reduction in Curbside Recycling Contamination
By reducing contamination, the residents ensure that maximum items are getting recycled instead of ending up in landfills.
Recology Diverted 1.4 Million Tonnes of Materials from Landfills
Recology Diverted 1.4 Million Tonnes of Materials from Landfills
Also, renewable or carbon-free electricity powered nearly 90% of the company facilities.
Copper speculators may have retreated from the market
Copper speculators may have retreated from the market
Commodities analysts say August pricing seems more directly tied to the red metal’s supply and demand situation.
Colt Recycling facility receives certifications
Colt Recycling facility receives certifications
The San Marcos, Texas-based electronics processing facility has been R2V3, ISO 45001 and ISO 14001 certified.
RMDAS figures portray modest ferrous price rebound
RMDAS figures portray modest ferrous price rebound
Benchmark recycled steel grades gained from $2 to $5 per ton in value in August, but all remain below the $400 per ton threshold.
Birmingham launches free recycling cart program
Birmingham launches free recycling cart program
This will be an expansion of the pilot recycling program Birmingham launched in 2020 with a couple of its garbage routes.
Lafayette, LA Launched New Recycling Tag Program
Lafayette, LA Launched New Recycling Tag Program
The recycling carts found containing contaminated waste will receive a warning tag.
Interstate Waste Services Announced Acquisition of New York Hauler
Interstate Waste Services Announced Acquisition of New York Hauler
It must be noted that Marangi has been a customer of IWS for more than two and a half decades.
Zoo Atlanta to Host Electronics Recycling Campaign
Zoo Atlanta to Host Electronics Recycling Campaign
Meantime, Zoo Atlanta Members, will be provided a free ticket for the Norfolk Southern Zoo Train or Endangered Species Carousel.
Lawrence County, PA Obtained Grant to Update Solid Waste Plan
Lawrence County, PA Obtained Grant to Update Solid Waste Plan
The Solid Waste Management Plan, implemented in 1992, needs to be updated by the state once in every ten years.
WM building new MRF in Texas
WM building new MRF in Texas
City of Fort Worth, Texas, says construction is underway at 110,000-square-foot material recovery facility to be operated by WM.
Swiss Steel navigates difficult H1 2024
Swiss Steel navigates difficult H1 2024
Recycled-content steelmaker, after selling off mills, watches revenue decline in the first half of this year; says it will retain Finkl Steel.
US glass recycler breaks ground on Louisiana glass recycling plant
US glass recycler breaks ground on Louisiana glass recycling plant
The company recently secured a $6.5 million funding round led by Benson Capital Partners.
Vapes warning after fires in recycling centre
Vapes warning after fires in recycling centre
The council has introduced a dedicated battery recycling scheme at its 11 waste disposal sites.
Man arrested for deception and forgery at Junction City recycling center
Man arrested for deception and forgery at Junction City recycling center
The 42-year-old Gonzalez is being held on a total bond of $12,000 and was still confined in the RCJ as of Saturday.
Hennepin County Seeks Residents’ Input on Updated Solid Waste Plan
Hennepin County Seeks Residents’ Input on Updated Solid Waste Plan
Henepin County generated approximately 1.3 million tons of waste in 2023. Also, 43% of this waste was recycled or composted.
Reconomy Announced Second U.S. Acquisition This Month
Reconomy Announced Second U.S. Acquisition This Month
The business units of Vermilion include American Security Cabinets (ASC), American RX Group (ARXG) and PPM division-a full-fledged marketing firm.